"Flowers fall with our attachment, and weeds spring up with our aversion." - Dogen
Equanimity arises when we accept things as they are without attachment or aversion, thereby working to eleviate suffering. Without judement, aversion, or attachment the self is free to fully experience life in balance, without grasping or pushing.
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What does it mean to take yoga "off the mat"? This practice helps us to ride the waves exactly as they are, whether that wave is anxiety, depression, trauma, or a phobia. It's mindfulness, it's acceptance, it's compassion. And most importantly, it is the relationship with the reality of each moment that enriches the experience of life.
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Yoga helps us confront the urge to run away, distract, or hide from discomfort. It also brings light to the clinging, grasping nature of pleasure. Can we learn to meet both with curiosity and acceptance? These are valuable skills for "yoga off the mat" and learning to accept whatever life brings you in the present moment.
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